What is this Medicine?

ADENOSINE (a DEN uh seen) is used to bring your heart back into a normal rhythm. This medicine is not useful for all types of irregular heart beats. It may be used to test the heart for coronary artery disease.

Elements of your daily lifestyle may have an effect on the medications you are taking. Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects,
reduce the effectiveness of your medicine or possibly increase the action of a particular medicine.

Nicotine (found in tobacco) has been reported to enhance the effects of Adenosine on the heart; an increase in angina-like chest pains, heart rate or a decrease in blood pressure may be noted. While no special cautions are recommended when Adenosine is used therapeutically in an emergency hospital or clinic setting to treat fast heart rates, it is advisable for you to avoid Tobacco prior to heart-related studies or heart ''stress tests'' where Adenosine will be given. Discuss your use of tobacco with your health care provider prior to any heart-related procedures.

Adenosine is used to treat abnormal rapid heartbeats or during heart testing; generally Adenosine is only used in a hospital or clinic. Caffeine may decrease the actions of Adenosine. Discuss your Caffeine intake (including intake of coffee, colas, teas, or herbal supplements) with your health care provider prior to any procedures or examinations involving heart function.

Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

SECOND Trimester

Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

THIRD Trimester

Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.